CODE OF CONDUCT

Code of Conduct - Students 

As a participant in a Macleans College sporting activity I agree to follow the Macleans College Student Code of Conduct.

I will:

  • Always follow the rules of my activity.

  • Wear the designated uniform of my activity.

  • Attend all training sessions, rehearsals, matches or performances.

  • Respect and follow the directions of coaching staff, managers and match and school officials.

  • Respect the facilities and equipment of my own school and schools I visit.

  • Act respectfully towards match officials at all times. Abusive language will not be tolerated.

  • Never publically criticise coaches, judges, administrators, umpires, rather raise personal concerns with Macleans College via the appropriate channels.

  • Not engage in physical and/or verbal intimidation, abuse or conduct toward any player, official, umpire, performer or supporter. Such actions are totally unacceptable.

  • Display respect / sportsmanship recognising ability in all those who are participating in my activity regardless of who they represent.

  • Remember to thank my coach / manager, our opposition, visiting schools, officials and our supporters.

  • Follow all school rules when I am representing Macleans College.


Code of Conduct – Parents and supporters 

I agree to follow the Parents and Supporters Code of Conduct.

I will:

  • Encourage my child to attend all practices, games, performances with a positive attitude towards their peers and visiting students.

  • Encourage a healthy enjoyment and competitiveness in my child without the “win at all costs” attitude. 

  • Never ridicule mistakes or losses.

  • Lead by example and respect all players, coaches, managers, judges, umpires, administrators and spectators. Physical or verbal abuse will not be tolerated.

  • Never publically criticise coaches, judges, managers, administrators, umpires, rather raise personal concerns with Macleans College via the appropriate channels.

  • Back the decisions of the managers and judges/umpires/referees.

  • Recognise and support the rights of coaches / managers to make decisions concerning team / performance selections, training programmes and leadership choices.

  • Not engage in physical and/or verbal intimidation, abuse or conduct toward any player, performer, official, umpire or supporter. Such actions are totally unacceptable.

  • Recognise and acknowledge good play / performance by all activity participants.

  • Insist that my child follows the rules of the activity and the principles of the Fairplay philosophy.

  • Insist my child adheres to school rules when representing Macleans College and support the school in issuing consequences when these rules are breached.

  • Make transport arrangements for the drop off and collection of my child for school and co-curricular activities.